Category: Fashion

Outfit of the Week: Lift Those Leaves

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I haven’t done an outfit of the week in a while. Let’s face it, during this pandemic did any of us really wear things that could be construed as “outfits”? My daily clothing choices mostly consisted of pajama bottoms or sweat pants and a work-appropriate top. No accessories, not shoes, nothing really to tie to together. But I’ve started going back to the gym, and that does actually require, if not fashion-magazine worthy clothing, at least real clothing.

And I am so in love with this fall inspired workout attire that I just had to start my outfit of the week back up again.

An outfit lays on the ground. The shorts are teal with birds and leaves. The shirt is bright orange, with a black bra behind it.

I mean look at these cute shorts! That bird? The watermelon slices? The lovely orange? It’s perfection.

This patterned cloth has birds, stawberries, orange leaves, watermelon slices, and orange palm trees on it.

Shorts: I Am Becoming (IAB), no-ride 5 inch
Top: SheFit clip tank
Bra: SheFit Ultimate

Disney Fashionista: Part of the World

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What would I give if I could live out of these walls?

Wish I could be part of that world… It’s time for Disneybound, pandamic style! This week I’m really feeling trapped by the shelter in place situation, so I decided Ariel was the most appropriate inspiration for my Disney outfit this week.
Purple shirt folded in half lays next to teal leggings. A red hair pin, teal sunglasses, and orange sandals are on top of them. A cartoon of Ariel is overlaid on the clothing.
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Outfit of the Week: May 4th, Quarantine Style

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It’s May 4th, which for us nerds is known as Star Wars day because it readily invites its self to the pun – May the Fourth be with you (May the Force by with you). I, like many other Star Wars fans, like to celebrate by dressing in something that celebrates it. My favorite shirt to wear on this particular day is one that I found at the Houston NASA campus a few years ago. It takes it to another level by using the physics formula for force, F=ma. Hard to tell in photos, but the text is actually sparkly, which I think adds just a little fun.

And since we’re still in shelter-in-place, I’ve paired it with typical lounging at home wear – leggings and slippers. Haha.

A bright blue shirt reads May the F=ma be with you in sparkling white text. Gray leggings and teal slippers are next to the shirt.

Disney Fashionista: Work Outfits Inspired by Disney Characters – Blue Dress Belle

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It’s been a while since I’ve done Outfit of the Week. But I really wanted to start it again. But rather than just putting cute outfits together, I wanted to give myself a goal or challenge to add to it.

So I decided to combine two loves – cute clothing and Disney.

Welcome to the Disney Fashionista Challenge! Once a week (at least, maybe I’ll try for more), I’ll wear an outfit to work that reflects as Disney character.

This week was Belle’s blue dress from Beauty and the Beast.

belle-inspired
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Wardrobe Switching – Saying Goodbye to More than Winter

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Okay – I’m perhaps a week late with taking on this project, but it’s that time of year again: switching my wardrobe. Goodbye warm, tranquil colors of fall and winter. Hello bright, boisterous colors of spring and summer.

I like to change my wardrobe around the first day of spring each year, although I do bow down to the weather occasionally. Last week I went to storage to grab some of my summer clothing for a work trip to Orlando – more on that in a later post – but I didn’t actually do the full change until this week. It’s somewhat like seeing old friends again. I do miss my clothing, but swapping out my clothing allows me to have even more!

As I went about repacking my colder clothing, I realized something important; this winter was a discovery of sweaters I kept just because I dreaded not having enough, not because I loved them. Continue reading →

Outfit of the Week 6/3/16

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So normally I wouldn’t normally wear maroon in spring, as it’s more of a fall color. But I love this suede skirt too much to not wear it. It’s got pockets and falls perfectly above the knew. I paired it with a bright white top to balance out the dark color. I also wore a maroon headband to complete the outfit. We all have those days where our hair just won’t behave. While a headband may seem childish on the surface, when it’s paired with such profession items and matches color well, it can be a great addition to an adult wardrobe. And it’s a perfect solution for messy hair days and more professional than a ponytail!

Outfit of the Week 5/20

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Yesterday I was traveling, so it was a great time for a casual outfit. I fight against what I call the “casualization of the U.S.” I am not a fan of yoga pants and pajama pants as your normal clothes, even on planes. But I completely understand wanting to be comfortable while traveling. I pretty much always wear pants on a plane because it can get chilly sometimes mid-flight. I like choosing ones that are just a bit loose so they don’t dig in when sitting for hours. A fun top is a way to make an effort while still bordering on too comfy. I love this t-shirt. It’s a Sevenly shirt I bought a while ago in support of Education is Freedom, a program assisting young people in pursuing higher degrees. Also when travel, I love bringing a hat. Yes, it’s one more item to deal with a security, but it keeps the fake air off my face (eliminate those obnoxious hair in your face moments) and it’s always good to have a hat while traveling.

Outfit of the Week 5/13

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I’m known for colorful clothing, so when I do wear black, I like to make sure there is an element of visual interest. This black dress from White House | Black Market has just that with belt like buckles on each side and snaps at the top. It’s tailored well so it fits curves. I wore it we a red shrug to give the outfit a pop of color that matches the shoes. These are some of my favorite shoes. I fondly refer to them as my Minnie Mouse shoes because they remind me of an elegant interpretation of the cartoon character.